Our Favorite Summer Pajamas for Kids of 2026
Top pick
Classic prints, high-quality fabric, and charming details such as piping give these summer pajamas a timeless feel.
Appealing little details like ruffle sleeves lend this nightgown a nostalgic appeal, but it’s made with modern fabric that’s extra cool and breathable.
We love Petite Plume’s Kid’s Twill Pajama Set and Kid’s Flannel Nightgown for their soft feel and timeless look. Petite Plume makes a shortie version of the twill pajama set and several charming sleeveless twill nightgowns.
The Kid’s Twill Short Set is made with tightly woven cotton-modacrylic fabric that has a crisp, airy feel, reminiscent of clean cotton sheets drying on a line. It’s offered in several patterns and striped colors, and it’s finished with contrast piping and a sweet little pocket on the short-sleeved button top, just like the long-sleeved version. The shorts fit like boxers, and the top is pleasantly roomy. The shorts shrank a little in the wash, but we didn’t miss the lost length. We found them to be true to size.
We also like the Twill Amelie Nightgown, which is just as nostalgic as its winter cousin, the flannel nightgown. It features the same smooth twill fabric as the shorts set, has sweet details like ruffle trim on the shoulders, and comes in several summery prints, including hearts and stripes. Three buttons on the back placket require some assistance from a parent or caregiver — if your child prizes independence, they may be better off with the Girl’s Twill Clara Nightgown.
These pajamas are pricey, but all signs point to their earning hand-me-down status. Petite Plume’s pajama sizing starts at 6/12 months, whereas most of our recommendations start at 2 years.
This article was edited by Amy Miller Kravetz and Kalee Thompson.
